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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.67, 1,474.83 and 626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.67, 1,474.83 and 626.41 is: 864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.67 : 1,474.83 = 626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.67/1,474.83 = 626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.67x = 1,474.83 × 626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.67x = 923,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,844.57/1,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.48

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